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K567 VPK

1992 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,108 mi
Last recorded232,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK567 VPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 232,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 232,102 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 208,033 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 186,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 186,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 170,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rattle from gearbox poss bearing

unable to view pads fully

Pass 10 Sep 2007 168,150 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 168,150 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres 2mm

nail in nearside rear inner tyre wall

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear suspension stabiliser bush worn

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2006 160,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 160,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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K567 VPK is a 1992 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K567 VPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K567 VPK is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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